Water Maintenance Program Lead Worker

Water Maintenance Program Lead Worker

Salary

$81,069.36 - $101,607.19 Annually

Location

Bellevue Service Ctr, 2901 115th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-00294

Department

Utilities

Division

UT OpsMaint Water

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TEAMSB

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role, working outdoors, and making a direct impact in your community? Join the City of Bellevue Utilities Department as a Water Utilities Program Lead Worker.

As part of our Water Maintenance team, you'll help keep drinking water safe and reliable for more than 43,000 homes and businesses across 600+ miles of water main. This journey-level position provides an opportunity to lead small crews, oversee critical water maintenance programs, and respond to real-world challenges in the field.

We offer:

• Competitive pay with guaranteed overtime opportunities
• Excellent benefits for you and your family: medical, dental, vision, and multiple retirement plans
• Generous paid time off: 12 holidays, 16 personal hours, and monthly vacation/sick leave accrual
• Annual clothing and boot allowance (brands like Carhartt, 5.11, etc.)
• Growth opportunities with training, certifications, and CDL support
• A culture of teamwork, safety, and public service

If you're self-motivated, organized, and ready to take the lead in maintaining Bellevue's water infrastructure, this could be the right fit for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a Program Lead Worker, you'll guide a small crew in daily field work and help manage water infrastructure programs. You will:

• Lead, train, and motivate crew members while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate and perform repairs on hydrants, valves, mains, meters, and service connections.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs, including system flushing.
• Work with contractors, inspectors, and Water Quality staff on shutdowns and field issues.
• Use mobile technology (iPads, iPhones) to document, track, and report work.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, and hydro excavators.
• Respond to emergencies like water main breaks or weather events.
• Communicate effectively with the public, supervisors, and other city staff.

This is a hands-on leadership role-our lead workers work alongside their crews.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in drinking water infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including:
• Leading small crews in the field, setting clear expectations, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Mentoring, training, and motivating team members while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Making sound decisions under pressure, prioritizing work, and adapting to changing field conditions.
• Holding team members accountable, providing constructive feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Balancing hands-on field work with leadership responsibilities and leading by example.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete work efficiently.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and field reporting tools.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, drawings, and records.
• Attention to detail with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Proven ability to lead small crews, set clear expectations, and ensure safe, efficient completion of work.
• Skilled at mentoring, training, and motivating team members while fostering a positive team environment.
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated accountability: providing feedback, holding team members responsible, and leading by example.
• Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and respond to emergencies.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Washington driver's license at hire with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 1 year (paid training provided).
• Ability to obtain Washington Flagger's Certificate within 12 months.
• Selected candidates may be subject to pre-employment physical, agility, and drug/alcohol testing (per CDL regulations).

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

• Physical outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting up to 90 lbs., climbing, pulling, pushing, and confined-space entry.
• Exposure to traffic, equipment, underground utilities, and chemicals.
• Must be able to respond to 24-hour emergency calls.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/